Christmas signifies the coming of the Redeemer, the one who would take our sin and shame upon himself. But he also came to restore what was broken and renew that which needs to be made whole again. He came to heal and fix and save… all of us.

Isaiah 53:4-5 (ESV)

Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.

You’ve probably heard John 3:16: For God so loved the world… It’s true. He loved the world that much, to sacrifice his one and only son on my behalf, and your behalf.

Galatians 4:4-5:

But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.

Northern Europe is one of the places I want to visit someday. Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finland… These places have always fascinated me. This timelapse video of the western coast of Norway is stunning in its beauty, and creates a longing in me to go see some of this in person. One day, I hope to. In the meantime, fullscreen this and enjoy.

I usually drink a single cup of coffee in the mornings, sometimes two. But I know a lot of people use the caffeine in coffee to get going. Others, however, do not drink coffee. So here are a few tips for those people, or for when coffee isn’t readily available.

I love books, and I love to read. That love has led to a love for books themselves, and the processes it takes to create one. This video explains how the earliest of printing presses, the Gutenberg Press, works.

The book of Proverbs is one of the most practical books in the Bible, and one of the most interesting to read. In this overview video, you can see how it all flows together and the benefits it holds for you and me.

Another of my favorite places in Colorado is Rocky Mountain National Park. This park has beauty like few other places, and you can experience the views and vistas that the Rocky Mountains have to offer from just about every vantage point. It is truly a stunning place to visit.